Rain, snow, winds are coming, say forecasters

It isn’t raining yet in Ramona, but a cold front associated with a winter storm is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain, gusty winds, and a chance of thunderstorms and snow to the region, forecasters said.

National Weather Service meteorologist Philip Gonsalves, who said the heaviest precipitation is expected between 10 a.m. and noon. After that, showers will linger throughout the afternoon, he said.

Gonsalves estimated rainfall totals from the storm will range from four-tenths of an inch to more than two inches in the county.